Partner Agencies

By partnering with the United Way, you focus on solutions that give individuals and families a new outlook on life. Our 19 partner agencies and 2 initiatives, through their United Way supported programs, change people's lives for the better.

The hungry are fed. The abused are sheltered. Children develop social values. People get the care and education they need in order to lead more healthy and productive lives.

American Red Cross 
410 Jackson
Joplin, MO 64801
417-624-4411
www.redcross-swmo.org
  • Disaster preparedness and emergency relief
  • Health and safety education classes
Community Support Services of Missouri
2312 Annie Baxter
Joplin, MO 64804
417-624-4515
www.cssmo.org

  • Provides residential and community support services to individuals with develomental disabilities and their families
Arthritis Association of Southwest Missouri
819 E. 9th Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417-782-6752

  • Loan closet provides medical equipment, walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds and adult diapers for a minimal fee
Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland
210 S. Ingram Mill Rd.
Springfield, MO 65802
877-312-4764
www.girlscoutsrscmo.org

  • Programs that provide girls the opportunity to develop resourcefulness, confidence and leadership skills
Big Brothers Big Sisters
2413 S. Rangeline, Suite D
Joplin, MO 64804
417-626-9244
417-889-9136
www.bbbsjn.org
  • Community and school-based mentoring programs to empower youth to develop a sense of self-worth, responsibility and community
Joplin Association for the Blind
311 Schifferdecker
Joplin, MO 64801
417-623-5721
www.jaforblind.org
  • A service center for the blind and the visually impaired
  • Low vision resource center with specialized visual aids and equipment
Boy Scouts of America - Ozark Trails Council
2702 N. Richard Joseph Blvd.
Joplin, MO 64804
417-624-4168
www.ozarktrailsbsa.org
  • Youth programs which focus on character building, citizenship and physical fitness
Joplin Family Y
510 S. Wall
Joplin, MO 64801
417-623-4597
417-781-9622(south)
www.joplinfamilyy.org

  • Youth and senior needs-based scholarships for the Y's programs and membership
  • School's Plus after-school program
Boys & Girls Club
317 Comingo
Joplin, MO 64801
417-623-8072
  • Education center and library provide education tutoring, counseling and preparation for the challenges of life
  • Supervised recreational and athletic activities
Joplin NALA Read
509 Wall - P.O. Box 447
Joplin, MO 64801
417-782-2646
www.joplinnala.org
  • Free help for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, math and English as a Second Language
Cerebral Palsy of Tri-County
1401 W. Austin
Webb City, MO 64870
417-673-4940
  • Pre-school development classes for developmentally disabled children 0-5 years of age
  • Speech, physical and occupational therapy
Lafayette House
1809 Connor - P.O. Box 1765
Joplin, MO 64804
417-782-1772
www.lafayettehouse.org
  • Emergency domestic violence shelter
  • Services for victims of sexual assault
  • Substance abuse treatment for women
Children's Center of Southwest Missouri
921 E. 34th Street, Ste. A
Joplin, MO 64804
417-623-2292

  • A child advocacy center to assess and treat physically and sexually abused children
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
302 S. Joplin
Joplin, MO 64801
417-782-1650
1-800-492-7095
www.lawmo.org
  • Voices in Court Project provides legal representation for victimes of domestic violence in Adult and Child Order of Protection cases
Children's Haven of Southwest Missouri
701 S. Picher
Joplin, MO 64801
417-782-4453
www.childrenshaven-swmo.org
  • Provides free 24-hour care for children and youth aged 0-17 whose families are facing crisis
Regional Health & Welfare Association
526 Joplin Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417-781-0346

  • Provides financial and emergency assistance to indivicuals and families for housing, utilities, food and prescriptions
Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gilham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
816-234-3000
888-656-3464
www.childrensmercy.org
  • Offers cardiology, gastroenterology, medical genetics, orthopedicas and nephrology clinics in Joplin
  • Offers the region's most extensive pedicatric medical expertise
The Salvation Army - Joplin
320 E. 8th Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417-624-4528
  • Emergency assistance (shelter, utilities, food, clothing and furniture)
  • Center of Hope serves the needs of homeless families
The Community Clinic
701 S. Joplin Street
Joplin, MO 64801
417-624-5500
www.joplinclinic.org
  • Provides medical and dental treatment and prescriptions for individuals who have no health insurance for a nominal fee
  • On-site social services and counseling available
What's happening at United Way's partner agencies?
Click on the link below for a PDF calendar of upcoming events at our partner agencies.